Page 6, Portland Observer, September 2, 1987 FRESHFEST "87" Former Oregonian Heads On Saturday, September 5th, 1987, B.E.A.N. and The FreshFest Crew will present the End of the Summer FRESHFEST "8 7 " at the Starry Night. This will be an all-age event and will feature a number of Portland s finest bands rappers, and dancers. Artists for FRESHFEST "87" will be the Untouchable Krew, Mos' Def, Mike B. and Crew, Exception II the Rule, Devastating Master X, and D.J. Electro Wiz, with debut appearance by Romeo (formerly Visions) and more. In addition, there will be an 80 lamp NABA" Ronald H. Leverett: former graduate of Boise Elementary School; Jefferson High School; Portland State College, B A.; University of Oregon, MBA; former high school student body officer, athletic star in football, basketball, and track. Ron Leverett is one of the founding members of the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. He served as the Chapter's first president and held that position for two years. Ron was instrumental in the formation of the Accounting Career Awareness Program and has the position as Executive Director since its inception in 1981. Ron has been active in NABA at the national level for eight years. He has served on various national committees, including the long-range plan ning, finance, and President s Advisory Board. He has held such national positions as the Western Region Vice-President and National Director. Ron was the recipient of the NABA Seattle Chapter s Most Out standing Member Award for two years. Member Appreciation Award, the Western Region Appreciation of Service Award, and at the 1984 National Convention was a national awardee of the Most Distinguished Service Award. hbi has become a national organization with members—professional accoun tants and accounting students-dispersed throughout the United States. There are 45 professional chapters and 66 student chapters NABA does not exist to duplicate the efforts and achievements of other professional associations and organizations, but to create a solid base of dissemination of information to provide understanding, interpretation, and eventual dissolution of the unique problems faced by the Black pro fessional in the world of accounting. As set forth in its constitution, the four primary purposes of NABA are: , • To assist and encourage members of minority groups in their effort light show. Tickets for FRESHFEST "87" are $4.00 in advance and available at the House of Sound, One Stop Records and Mrs. C's Wigs. For more infor mation, call Joe (BEAN) Keller, 288-1662. Back to School Specials to enter the accounting profession, • To stimulate acquaintances and fellowship among members of minority groups, • To provide opportunities for members of minority groups to increase their knowledge of accounting, and to increase their individual capabilities, • To unite, through membership in the association, persons interested in enhancing opportunities in accounting for members of the minority groups. . To fulfill its purposes, NABA presents programs or services for the benefit of its members, other minority groups, and disadvantaged busi nesses. These programs or services requiring the energies and participa tion of members at both the national and chapter levels include: • Income tax assistance for low-income taxpayers, • Consulting services to minority businesses that are unable to afforc Cali 249-1940 Hollyw ood D istrict 2 0 1 4 HE 42nd Portland. OR such services, • Continuing projects to inform youths from minority groups of oppor tunities in the profession, • Technical seminars and lectures for members and others in the ac counting profession, • Publication of "Spectrum ", the organization's newsletter, to dis seminate information of particular interest to members, other minorities in the accounting profession, and others in the business and academic com Seated (left) is Ronald H Leverett Ron has appeared on radio and television shows, and written numer ous articles including "Barriers to Minorities in the Business School' and "Minorities in Accounting." He co-authored the NABA career guides. "Public Accounting" and "Private Accounting," and recently was profiled in the February 1987 issue of New Accountants magazine's article titled "M inority Networking " Ron is a member of various professional and civic organizations such as the Washington Society of CPA National Association of Accountants, Association of Black MBA's, American Accounting Association, East Madi- son YMCA Board of Directors, Lake Washington School District Affirma tive Action Board, American Bridge Association, Washington National Business League, UNCF Board, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Mt. Zion Baptist Trustee. NABA started originally in New York City in 1970 when Blacks entering the accounting profession quickly discovered that they faced many pro blems not faced by their white counterparts Since it's inception, NABA Day Care Spaces A va ila b le In Teen Parent P ro je ct by Steven Bailey Thursday night, August 27, 1987, the advisory board of the AMA's (Albina Ministerial Alliance) teen parent project met to develop their 1987 88 agenda. Sub committees on Fund Raising Grant Development and Education were created, as well as general development of goals and needs for the upcoming year. The advisory board is a blend of profes sionals and "hands-on” -experienced members of the community. Jackie Holms, "a past teen mother and mother of a teen mother," shares a common interest with others in the group: to help prevent future unneeded pregnancies, to educate kids about the reality of parenting, and to teach parenting skills. Cordelia Hopson spoke about having two sisters who were teen parents and ended up being "kicked out of the house' Other members of the group supported the concerns of Cordelia and Jackie with the emphasis on prevention and education as being a number- munity, and • Serving as a talent bank or conduit for the flow of job opportunities. The theme for the upcoming year is "NABA . . . Financial Self Suf ficiency: A Goal, A Commitment, A Reality." The primary focus of the Association's efforts for 1987-88 will be fund raising. This can be achieved by (1) increasing membership by 25%; (2) student programs; (3) increase the financial solvency of the Association by placing greater emphasis on national programs that have the greatest income potential, i.e. Life mem berships, regional student conferences, and President and Century Club memberships. Portland, Oregon, is a new professional chapter which became an official member at the recent National Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio. Rhonda Massey who works for the Internal Revenue Service, is the Chap ter President. For information pertaining to the Association, call 221-3240. Ron is a principle for Reed Peoples & Co. CPA's and a lecturer at Seat tle Community College. Ron is the son of Ulysess H. £t Beatrice Leverett and brother to his two sisters, Rosalind Phoenix and Brenda Ford. He and his wife, Doris, have In Navy terminology, an "al ligator" is an amphibious tractor with treads that enable it to swim or climb beaches GROCERIES BELOW WHOLESALE NAME BRANDS HAIR CARE PRODUCTS Get yourself together From Aug. 25th thru Sept. 5th Exp. 9/30/87 Perms & Curls on Tues. & Wed. only Ask for Barbara $45.00 Reg $60 00 Exp 9/30 87 231 N. LOMBARD Sat 10:00 a m. 6 p.m. Tues. 289-0205 Exp. 9/30/87 Cellaphane Colors $15.00 Reg $35 00 Exp. 9/30/87 Keep Old Man Winter Where He Belongs • . 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